ancient criminal minds

It was as if the invitation on that day had never been sent to the mansion of King Chu, Lu Zheng didn't go to the appointment, and Jian Yu didn't ask again.Everyone tacitly maintained silence, and the two sides can be said to be quite distinct.

Rong Zhen really put aside all his official duties and entrusted Jian Yu with full authority over the war, and Jian Yu lived up to the entrustment. Although he had no record before, it did not detract from his astonishing performance in the war at all. talent.When Rong Zhen met Jian Yu for the first time, he felt that this person should not be underestimated, but now it seems that Rong Zhen feels that his evaluation is a bit low.

This person is clearly an existence born for war.

The original king of Wei once showed his amazing talent in the battle of southern border, but Jian Yu was better than blue.

Rong Zhen thought so, but was a little lost in thought.

Lu Zheng was facing the chessboard on the opposite side, thinking hard, and finally dropped a piece, so he might as well look up and see Rong Zhen holding the chess piece in a daze.He couldn't help stretching out his hand and shaking it in front of Rong Zhen strangely: "Wake up?"

Rong Zhen stretched out his hand to grab the flailing paw, glanced at the chessboard lightly, and the chess piece in his hand fell down without thinking.

Lu Zheng didn't care about the chess game any more, instead he became curious about the things that could make this great Buddha fascinated.

Rong Zhen couldn't resist him, shook his head and said, "I was just thinking, maybe we will return to Yanjing soon."

Lu Zheng was taken aback: "Why?"

"The spies from the middle of the capital came to report that I seem to be in poor health." Rong Zhen didn't hide anything from Lu Zheng, he just mentioned it, and Lu Zheng knew what he had to say.

"In the past few days, that Marquis Jian has acted a little more aggressively, and I think he got the same news." Rong Zhen didn't shy away from talking about Jian Yu, but when he saw Lu Zheng's worried expression, he unconsciously felt his heart ache. It's a bit blocked, even if I know that the two people are not ambiguous, I always care about it.

"I'm afraid this matter will affect him more. His merits and status will only make His Majesty fear him more. Especially at this time, if he doesn't handle it well, his life may be in danger." Lu Zheng added He didn't notice Rong Zhen's expression, but frowned and said.

Rong Zhen chuckled lightly, and there was a deep meaning in his words: "That's not necessarily the case. If he couldn't even understand this, he wouldn't have come to Beijiang in the first place. Since he came, he must have already prepared a way out."

Lu Zheng was shocked by what Rong Zhen said, he asked in disbelief: "You said that coming to Northern Xinjiang is the result of Jian Yu's own design?"

"Obvious."

Lu Zheng didn't say anything, it's not that he didn't believe Rong Zhen's words, on the contrary, he had already guessed about it.

Lu Zheng is no longer an ordinary student who just came to the Great Xia Dynasty. Lu Che's careful teaching in the British government, his own experience as an official when he went out to be an official, and Rong Zhen's precepts and deeds have all transformed him bit by bit.If it was Lu Zheng who just crossed over, he might believe it was a coincidence, but now Lu Zheng doesn't think so, but no matter how much he guesses, it can't compare to Rong Zhen's affirmation.

Lu Zheng didn't want to believe that Jian Yu had changed. The Jian Yu who was chatting with him on the roof and confessed his dream, that Jian Yu who was indifferent on the outside and soft on the inside, has really become the unscrupulous and power-hungry person he is today. Is there anyone in the camp?

Lu Zheng didn't go to the appointment at the beginning, although a large part of the reason was because of Rong Zhen, but in fact it was because he was afraid of seeing the present Jian Yu again, he was afraid that his first friend in this era would become someone he didn't know at all. people.

Rong Zhen flicked his forehead lightly, awakening him from those depressed emotions, Rong Zhen said helplessly: "Have you not learned your lesson yet? I will be jealous when thinking of other men in front of me."

Thinking of Rong Zhen's jealous reaction, Lu Zheng blushed slightly, afraid that the other party would really take action, he hurriedly looked down at the chessboard, and muttered: "I won't put any water or anything..."

Rong Zhen chuckled, and the worry in his eyes flashed away.

The battle reports of the successive victories in Northern Xinjiang spread to Yanjing, not only to Emperor Yongning's imperial table, but also to the palaces of many honorable officials who were paying attention to the war in Northern Xinjiang.

Now Zhao Jin, Master Zhao, who is the number one celebrity in the imperial court, Dali Siqing, naturally also has a share.

Seeing that Zhao Jin didn't speak, the staff couldn't help saying: "My lord, it's hard to understand the position of this loyal and brave Marquis, but with his military exploits, no matter who is about to come to the throne, his status in the court will not be low. Want to make some preparations in advance?"

The relationship between Zhao Jin and Jian Yu is very secret, and no one else knows.Zhao Jin was not surprised that the staff would say such a thing. He casually put the battle report on the desk and asked casually, "What preparations should I make?"

"I heard that this Marquis Jian is not yet married, so it would be best if we could win him over through marriage."

This idea is now full of people in Yanjing, and the staff thinks that this idea is not wrong, but Zhao Jin smiled contemptuously: "Stupid."

The aides blushed from being blocked by these words, but they didn't dare to argue, so they could only whisper: "In your opinion?"

Zhao Jin casually tilted the teacup slightly, and the still steaming tea landed on the military newspaper. In the dense water vapor, the writing on it was blurred into the tea and gradually disappeared without a trace.The tea water slid down the table and dripped into the expensive carpet.

The staff couldn't help being shocked: "My lord!"

"Just do it."

Zhao Jin put the teacup on the table, and the crisp sound of the teacup colliding with the lid made the staff's heart skip a beat, and he couldn't help but be convinced by the young man in front of him.

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the study.

Zhao Jin frowned, he had always disliked being disturbed when he was working, but he didn't know which ignorant person broke the taboo.

There was a light knock on the door, and after obtaining the master's permission, the guard in charge of guarding the study walked in bravely.

Zhao Jin asked coldly, "Who is outside?"

Jin Wei said cautiously: "It's Madam Die."

Madam Die is the most favored concubine by Zhao Jin's side, with a delicate and lovely appearance. Usually, when Zhao Jin dotes on her, even Mrs. Zheng would shy away from her.It's just that Zhao Jin has been uncharacteristically focusing on official duties recently for some reason, and hasn't been to the backyard for a long time. Madam Die couldn't sit still anymore, and brought her own stewed tonic to the study to see Zhao Jin.

If it was someone else, Jin Wei wouldn't dare to let her disturb Zhao Jin's discussion of business affairs. They can all see how much Madam Die is favored. They are afraid that Madam Die will blow the pillow wind next to Zhao Jin and put on small shoes for herself afterwards, so they have to report One sound.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Jin didn't seem to have heard the name, and she didn't even frown: "Are you on the job for the first day? How do you deal with trespassing in the study according to the family rules?"

"But...that's Mrs. Butterfly..." Jin Wei's voice became smaller and smaller.

"I'll say it again, no matter who it is, it will be dealt with according to the family rules."

The guard was shocked by the cold eyes, and reflexively said: "Yes, this subordinate obeys!"

"go out!"

The door was closed again, and the woman's unbelievable exclamation was soon heard outside, followed by the sound of being dragged away with her mouth covered.

As if Zhao Jin didn't hear it, she said to the staff member, "Where did you just say?"

Zhao Jin used to be regarded as a big dandy in Yanjing City, surrounded by people who flattered or shared his hobbies, until he became Dali Temple Minister, his whole person seemed to be completely reborn, and he directly chased those villains away. After leaving the Zhao family's family background, he promoted this talented staff member instead.

The staff didn't know what Zhao Jin's temperament was like before, but he had also seen how favored Madam Die was. Such a favored concubine would hit her whenever she wanted to, without even frowning. I shivered.

Seeing that the staff member did not speak, Zhao Jin asked a question: "Huh?"

The staff also trembled like the guards, and stammered: "For example... now the princes are trying to attract people from all over the world, this subordinate... this subordinate thinks that His Majesty's holy will is not on the princes."

What he said aroused Zhao Jin's interest, and he couldn't help asking: "Why?"

The staff hesitated for a moment before saying: "Although it is said that the second prince and the fourth prince have the best chance of winning, judging from the recent behavior of these two princes, it seems that they are strong on the outside, and they can't hold back. Naturally, it is because your majesty's attitude is ambiguous. , the reason why the crown prince has not been decided for a long time.”

Zhao Jin nodded approvingly: "Go ahead."

Seeing that Zhao Jin approved of his analysis, the staff breathed a sigh of relief and became more confident: "The current government is still stable, and it is mostly due to your majesty's accumulation of power for so many years. Once... I am afraid that the court will immediately fall apart. , Your Majesty must have seen this, so he was unable to make a decision."

"Then, as you said, who is your Majesty's favorite person?"

When it came to this topic, the staff seemed a little uncertain, and they became hesitant again: "I dare not speculate on what I mean, but when His Royal Highness King Chu was defeated and injured, His Majesty fainted anxiously, and even He also quickly dispatched Zhongyonghou to lead the troops to help. At such a critical point, even though His Royal Highness King Chu is loyal and highly trusted by His Majesty, after all... the minister is strong and the master is weak..."

Zhao Jin was shocked, and looked at the staff in disbelief, let alone him, even the staff felt that this guess was a bit outrageous, after all, Emperor Yongning did not have a son, who would pass the throne to someone who is not of the same mother? younger brother?This is also the reason why the staff had already speculated about this, but they dragged it off until today.

After the initial shock passed, Zhao Jin calmed down and thought about this possibility. He is known as a famous man in the imperial court, and recently he is always by your side. His staff had to see more clearly, and because of this, he didn't feel that what the staff said was fantasy, but felt that according to Emperor Yongning's character, it was really possible to do so.

Zhao Jin glanced at the staff with admiration and surprise, and said: "You have to bury this matter firmly in your heart, and no one should tell it, do you understand?"

The aides naturally knew the seriousness, so they hurriedly swore and swore that they would never say anything about it.

In fact, Zhao Jin also knew that this staff member had a sense of propriety, and the order again was just to make him pay more attention to it.After saying this, Zhao Jin pondered for a moment before saying: "You go out with me in a while, and I want to take you to meet someone."

The staff knew that this lord would not be unreserved about him. After all, he was newly promoted, and the master's intention was to be on guard. He had also made preparations for at least a year or two.But at the moment Zhao Jin said that, which meant that he had already been included in his confidant, and the aide's heart became hot, and he bowed to him: "This subordinate swears allegiance to your lord to the death."

Zhao Jin looked calm: "Get up. This trip is secret, so I have to wrong you to be a coachman."

The staff hurriedly said: "The subordinates are not wronged, this is as it should be."